Newscast
BBC News
The BBC's daily news podcast, Newscast dives into the day's big stories so you're never out of your depth.Newscast picks the brains of BBC News experts so you're ready if someone picks yours, covering the latest developments in politics in Westminster and beyond.Newscast is hosted by trusted journalists including Adam Fleming, BBC Political Editor Chris Mason, Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.Catch Newscast seven-days a week and watch on BBC One at 23:40 on Thursday night or later on BBC iPlayer. GET IN TOUCH:
You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscord
Send us a message or voicenote via WhatsApp to 03301239480
Email Newscast@bbc.co.uk
Or use the hashtag #BBCNewscastNewscast is part of the BBC News Podcasts family of podcasts. The team that makes Newscast also makes lots of other podcasts, including The Global Story, The Today Podcast, and of course Americast and Ukrainecast. If you enjoy Newscast (and if you're reading this then you hopefully do), then we think that you will enjoy some of our other pods too. See links below.Americast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p07h19zz
Ukrainecast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0bqztzm
Radical: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0gg4k6r
You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscord
Send us a message or voicenote via WhatsApp to 03301239480
Email Newscast@bbc.co.uk
Or use the hashtag #BBCNewscastNewscast is part of the BBC News Podcasts family of podcasts. The team that makes Newscast also makes lots of other podcasts, including The Global Story, The Today Podcast, and of course Americast and Ukrainecast. If you enjoy Newscast (and if you're reading this then you hopefully do), then we think that you will enjoy some of our other pods too. See links below.Americast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p07h19zz
Ukrainecast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0bqztzm
Radical: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0gg4k6r
Episodes
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Mar 22, 2019 • 30min
Très Spikey
Brexit negotiations and extension talks, EU frustrations and political turmoil, humor in Brexit negotiations, and uncertain outcomes highlighted in a light-hearted and humorous podcast discussing the ongoing confusion surrounding Brexit.
Mar 21, 2019 • 18min
The Blame Game
Theresa brings out the podium again and blames MPs for the mess… and they aren’t too happy about it. Editor: Dino Sofos
Mar 19, 2019 • 27min
"The Last Days of Rome”
The podcast delves into Brexit challenges, John Barco's announcement fallout, accountability in political practice, post-referendum uncertainties, concerns of blackmail, and humorous predictions. The hosts offer insights on the lack of planning in Brexit negotiations and the frustrations faced by politicians, while sharing light-hearted banter and farewell messages.
Mar 18, 2019 • 21min
Erskine Mayhem
Adam left the Irish Embassy’s St Patrick’s day party early for this. But don’t worry, he’s been stockpiling Gin and Tonics.Editor: Dino Sofos
Mar 15, 2019 • 36min
The Late Night Centenary Special
On the 100th episode, the hosts discuss Brexit chaos, parliamentary drama, and political turmoil. They reflect on news fatigue, share funny anecdotes, and celebrate with banter and a poem. All while sipping wine and stroking their beards.
Mar 14, 2019 • 21min
Something has changed
Even more absolute scenes in the Commons. We were going to have a night off but you twisted our arms, so Adam is presenting from bed.
Mar 12, 2019 • 35min
More Drama & Keir Starmer
A good night for an Emergency Brexitcast! And the Shadow Brexit Secretary, Keir Starmer, joins us for a long chat and to take part in the ‘Keir Starmer Memorial Quiz’.Editor: Dino Sofos
Mar 12, 2019 • 14min
See you in Strasbourg
The EU has given Theresa May some 'legally binding' changes to the backstop. But will they be enough to convince her backbenchers?
Mar 7, 2019 • 37min
Codpieces & Bidets
Anyone remember Cameo and his massive red codpiece? If not, this episode might be lost on you...Editor: Dino Sofos
Feb 27, 2019 • 36min
Boring People into Submission
A delay to Brexit can only mean one thing… MORE BREXITCASTS. We celebrate by ruining yet another of Adam’s badly-timed holidays.
